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Fedora 35: FEDORA-2022-b7de97d0a9 Critical: Util-linux chfn and chsh Fix

Upstream upgrade to fix chfn and chsh issue (CVE-2022-0563).. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Fedora Update Notification FEDORA-2022-b7de97d0a9 2022-02-16 01:25:55.828567 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Name : util-linux Product : Fedora 35 Version : 2.37.4 Release : 1.fc35 URL : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Util-linux Summary : Collection of basic system utilities Description : The util-linux package contains a large variety of low-level system utilities that are necessary for a Linux system to function. Among others, Util-linux contains the fdisk configuration tool and the login program. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Update Information: Upstream upgrade to fix chfn and chsh issue (CVE-2022-0563). --------------------------------------------------------------------------------ChangeLog: * Mon Feb 14 2022 Karel Zak - 2.37.4-1 * upgrade to v2.37.4 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------This update can be installed with the "dnf" update program. Use su -c 'dnf upgrade --advisory FEDORA-2022-b7de97d0a9' at the command line. For more information, refer to the dnf documentation available at https://dnf.readthedocs.io/en/latest/command_ref.html All packages are signed with the Fedora Project GPG key. More details on the GPG keys used by the Fedora Project can be found at https://fedoraproject.org/security/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------_______________________________________________ package-announce mailing list -- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. To unsubscribe send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Fedora Code of Conduct: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/project/code-of-conduct/ List Guidelines: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Mailing_list_guidelines List Archives:https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it./ Do not reply to spam on the list, report it: https://pagure.io/fedora-infrastructure . Fedora 36 release notes highlight important util-linux enhancements focusing on chfn and chsh vulnerability fixes. Update your system immediately for enhanced protection.. Fedora Upgrade, System Upgrade, Util-linux Fix, Linux Security. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Feb 15, 2022 •Critical Fedora